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CALIPER, Disc Brake, Front SRT8: Installation: Installation

CAUTION: Always inspect brake pads before installing disc brake caliper and replace as necessary. See Brakes/Hydraulic/Mechanical/PADS, Brake - Inspection .
  1. Completely retract caliper pistons back into bores of caliper. Use hand pressure or a C-clamp may also be used to retract pistons, first placing a wood block or used brake pad (not to be reused) over pistons before installing C-clamp to avoid damaging piston.
  2. If brake pads need to be installed in caliper before installation. See Brakes/Hydraulic/Mechanical/PADS, Brake - Installation .
    Fig 1: FRONT DISC BRAKES
    GC0079680Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  3. Slide caliper with pads (2) over brake rotor (3) and align with knuckle (8).
  4. Install caliper mounting bolts (1). Tighten bolts to 190 N.m (140 ft. lbs.) torque.
    Fig 2: FLEX HOSE CONNECTION AT CALIPER-SRT8
    GC0079827Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  5. Install banjo bolt (4) attaching brake hose (5) to caliper (1). Install NEW washers (2, 3) on each side of hose fitting as banjo bolt is placed through banjo fitting. Thread banjo bolt into caliper and tighten to 33 N.m (24 ft. lbs.) torque.
    Fig 3: TIRE AND WHEEL MOUNTING
    GC0079683Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  6. Install tire and wheel assembly (1). Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.) torque. Refer to Tires and Wheels - Installation
  7. Lower vehicle.
  8. Remove brake pedal holding tool.
    Fig 4: BATTERY AND CABLES
    GC0079763Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  9. Connect battery negative cable (2) to battery post. It is important that this is performed properly. Refer to Electrical - Engine Systems/Battery System - Standard Procedure
    Fig 5: BLEED HOSE SET UP
    GC0079789Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  10. Bleed (1) the area of repair for the brake system. If a proper pedal is not felt during bleeding an area of repair then a base bleed system must be performed.  . See Brakes - Standard Procedure .
    CAUTION: If NEW brake pads have been installed, keep in mind that braking effectiveness might be somewhat reduced during the first brake applications.
  11. Road test vehicle making several stops to wear off any foreign material on brakes and to seat brake pads. If NEW brake pads are installed, they need to be properly burnished. See Brakes/Hydraulic/Mechanical/PADS, Brake - Standard Procedure 
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